Mk1 helmet-6th U.S. Division

[OldSteel]

Hello to all,
here is my gift, which I received for Christmas, it is this British Mk1 helmet used by a A.E.F. soldier of U.S. 6th Division.
In my opinion it is a production mid-1917, with the rubber ring under the felt and the liner structure in sintetic material (cordite cloth).
This helmet is in excellent condition, complete with all its original components, including the little paper label in the center of the liner; under the oil cloth is visible the red ink stamp of the "British War Office".
The inside is painted in the original color of British Army, while outside has been repainted in brown and the front shows the flash with six-pointed red star, emblem of the 6th Division, this was done probably to participate in the parade organized in the occasion of the return to home.
I like a lot and it seemed interesting to share with you!

Regards
Roberto

[ynot]

That's another cracker Roberto.

I was once told the 6th didn't go overseas, but after checking I found out they did indeed fight in France.

[OldSteel]

Thanks Tony,
I confirm that the 6th division fought on the European front in the Vosges sector and participated at Meuse -Argonne offensive.

Roberto

[Jerry B]

Stunning example with the div flash, a great find Roberto.

[ruddersrangers44]

A top shelf example of a flashed centenary ww1 Brodie,fantastic pressy to receive,well done Roberto...............

[OldSteel]

Stunning example with the div flash, a great find Roberto.

Thanks Jerry,
as always, I really appreciate your opinion, indeed a nice helmet with a great history.

Roberto

[OldSteel]

A top shelf example of a flashed centenary ww1 Brodie,fantastic pressy to receive,well done Roberto...............

Thanks rudder of your positive opinion,
I will find a good place on the shelf along with his brothers in my collection!!

Roberto

M1917


M1917


M1917


Mk1 35th DIV.


Mk1 77th DIV.


Rimless Mk1 Brodie (US Army refurbished)

[ynot]

You have far too many helmets

[OldSteel]

You have far too many helmets

I begin to think it's true Tony,
my wife tells me the same thing!!

Roberto